Featured Artist Yossi Sigura

Israeli-born artist Yossi Sigura paints with a contemporary impressionist style. His landscapes and seascapes are filled with movement, light and color. See more of his artwork on his website.

“Evening Dance” Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 24”

I was born in 1964 and raised in Israel. In my early years as an artist, I focused on painting very realistic scenes, mainly urban life scenes and portraits.

“Pursue a Path in Which You can Walk with Love” Acrylic on Canvas, 14” x 14”

Over the years, the subject of my paintings shifted from human nature to nature.

“Never Alone” Acrylic on Canvas, 19” x 23”

Now I focus on interpreting my subjective impressions of nature and beauty to canvas and paper.

“English Landscape” Acrylic on Canvas, 14” x 14”

I was once “blamed” for being an escapism artist. I guess that was said as an insult, but I take it as a praise. Isn’t creativity itself a form of escapism?

“Crown to a Throne” Acrylic on Canvas, 23.5” x 23.5”

Escapism to me is a necessary part of the process of creating a work of art. That’s because in my eyes, good art is mainly breaking free from conventions. My paintings are mirrors of my soul.

“The Light in the Forest” Acrylic on Canvas, 23” x 19”

I get my inspiration from the drama of life and nature, focusing more on the mood and color of a subject rather than its details.

“Meaning of Life” Acrylic on Canvas, 19” x 23”

I often find myself wandering around in nature where a tree, a cloud or even light and shadow can become the beginning of a new painting.

“Serenity” Acrylic on Canvas, 31.5” x 23.5”

I paint with my eyes open but it is always my dreams that I’m painting, my soul and my emotions. I believe that my mission as an artist is to emphasize the beauty in life. Beauty and optimism go together.

“Golden Crown” Acrylic on Canvas, 23.5” x 23.5”

By painting and showing the beauty that surrounds us I try to spread optimism, hope and harmony and make our world a better place.